Republica Panama 1929- Dos medio centesimo de Balboa- coin/token

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a Panamanian coin from 1929 with a portrait in profile of a historical figure wearing a helmet, emphasizing classical features with intricate detailing. The coin features embossed text along the edge, including "REPUBLICA DE PANAMA," which signifies its national origin, and "BALBOA," the denomination of the currency in Panama. The entire design, with its finely textured surfaces and precise engravings, reflects the historical and cultural heritage of Panama, making it both a piece of art and a functional token of economic exchange. The background is a simple, contrasting surface that highlights the coin's metallic sheen.

The image depicts a Panamanian coin from 1929 with a portrait in profile of a historical figure wearing a helmet, emphasizing classical features with intricate detailing. The coin features embossed text along the edge, including "REPUBLICA DE PANAMA," which signifies its national origin, and "BALBOA," the denomination of the currency in Panama. The entire design, with its finely textured surfaces and precise engravings, reflects the historical and cultural heritage of Panama, making it both a piece of art and a functional token of economic exchange. The background is a simple, contrasting surface that highlights the coin's metallic sheen.

Name/Title

Republica Panama 1929- Dos medio centesimo de Balboa- coin/token

Entry/Object ID

441/11630

Description

Republica Panama 1929- Dos medio centesimo de Balboa

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/PANAMA

Made/Created

Date made

1929

Place

Country

Panama